Fr. Richard Infante

Writer, Reader

Fr. Richard A. Infante has served as the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Scott Township, in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, since 2004. Ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Donald W. Weurl in 1992, he previously served as pastor of Nativity Parish in South Park, and parochial vicar of churches around the Pittsburgh diocese. In addition to his parish work, Fr. Infante has served as an adjunct spiritual director at Saint Vincent Seminary and has served on the Pittsburgh Diocesan Pastoral and Priests’ Council, as well as the Clergy Personnel Board. Devoted to carefully prepared preaching and catechesis, Fr. Infante also teaches scripture courses Saint Paul Seminary in Crafton, PA.

An accomplished writer, Fr. Infante is the author the critically acclaimed book, Last Priest Standing, published by Lambing Press in 2015. Last Priest Standing is a collection of reflections on the priesthood and the sacramental life of the Church today, with all of the joys, challenges, and graces they bring to Catholic life.